Dec. 1–Jan. 6: Christmas in the Valley at Todmorden Mills
You can experience two different eras of Christmas — the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s — at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd., until Jan. 6.
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Neighbourhood: Playter Estates
Between the Don Valley and Jackman Avenue and resting on the northern side of Danforth Avenue is the community of Playter Estates. Named for George Henry Playter, who owned the land in the 19th century and built the famous Playter Mansion, immortalized in countless television shows, commercials and films.
The community’s proximity and ties to the Danforth community, which has a Greek cultural focus, characterize the area. The Taste of Danforth festival, an annual festival of Greek cuisine and culture, is one of the city’s most popular and well-attended and has brought a lot of attention to Playter Estates in recent years.
Arts and crafts show draws 1,000 at Eastminster
The ninth annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church raised more than $12,00 for local community programs on Nov. 17, organizers said.
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Back when Danforth was a frontier town
Back in 1908 the west end of what was to become the Danforth Avenue strip known as Greektown resembled nothing more than an isolated frontier town.
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Nov. 17: Arts and crafts sale at Eastminster
The Toronto East Rotary Club hosts its ninth 9th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., on Nov. 17.
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Fletcher crushes former ally and opponent in Toronto-Danforth
It was an “historical election,” Toronto-Danforth’s re-elected councillor Paula Fletcher told about 120 cheering supporters at the Fox and Fiddle.
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Founding of 30-year-old art show recalled
Marking its 30th year this past weekend, the Riverdale Art Show and Sale exhibited more than 200 pieces from 24 artists, all from the Greater Toronto Area.
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Oct. 27: Learn and enjoy contra dancing
Toronto Contra Dance invites new and experienced dancers to join them every second Saturday for contra dancing at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave.
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Oct. 27–28: It’s a Retro Halloween at Todmorden
Todmorden Mills celebrates Halloween traditions of the past with the Retro Halloween Family Drop-In on Oct. 27 and 28 from noon to 4 p.m.
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Heads up, pedestrians! Taking that call not worth your life
Every day pedestrians are seen with their heads in their cellphones strolling down the sidewalk or crossing the street without paying attention.
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When do we get upgrade to Bloor-Danforth subway line?
The Bloor-Danforth subway line s being sorely neglected by the city while the Yonge-University-Spadina line gets all the improvements, rider says.
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Taste of the Danforth mixes celebration and caution
The street was crowded with joyful participants for the Taste of the Danforth this past weekend — as usual for the annual celebration in Greektown. But no one missed the feeling that this year was different.
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‘Love, not hate’ fills Danforth at vigil for shooting victims
She was honouring those who were killed but she didn’t hate anyone, not even the man thought to have shot
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‘Danforth Strong’ as identities of shooting suspect, murder victims revealed
Danforth Avenue has been covered by floral tributes, messages of love, and graffiti proclaiming “Danforth Strong,” two days after three people were killed and 13 injured in gunfire on the street.
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Police seeking citizens’ images of Danforth shooting
Police are asking any of the many people who were on Danforth Avenue on Sunday evening to send them any videos they may have taken during the shooting that left three people dead and 13 injured.
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Shooting spree on Danforth leaves three dead, 12 injured
East York and Riverdale residents woke up today to learn their beloved Danforth Avenue strip had become the site of one of Toronto’s worst mass shootings.
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